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AUG 26, 2005 (newstodate): Austrian Airlines' Boeing B737 fleet has become the first fleet in Europe to receive permission to perform RNP RNAV, Required Navigation Performance Area Navigation, approaches.
In contrast to original GPS-based GPS RNAV approaches, the RNP RNAV approach provides a new, linear shelter structure enabling substantially improved and safer course guidance, especially in valleys and environments with a large number of natural barriers..
The approach way is independent of any ground-based radio navigation points, and takeoff can be performed fully automatically.
The new procedures can significantly increase flight safety and sharply reduce costs, the airline says.
In contrast to original GPS-based GPS RNAV approaches, the RNP RNAV approach provides a new, linear shelter structure enabling substantially improved and safer course guidance, especially in valleys and environments with a large number of natural barriers..
The approach way is independent of any ground-based radio navigation points, and takeoff can be performed fully automatically.
The new procedures can significantly increase flight safety and sharply reduce costs, the airline says.